If you have been injured in a traffic accident involving a large truck, you have many questions about filing a truck accident claim. Below are answers to the four most common truck accident questions. […]

Placing your loved one in a nursing home or assisted care facility is a difficult decision. Unfortunately, many families struggle with fears of nursing home abuse and neglect. Sadly, some residents will be the victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. To spot neglect and abuse, you should visit your loved one on a regular basis and ask yourself the following four questions each time you visit your loved one. […]

Nursing homes provide long-term, 24/7 personal care for residents who are unable to live by themselves any longer. In many cases, staff members also provide limited medical attention. Because the care of your loved one is your top priority, you research nursing homes, conduct walk-throughs, and take your time in choosing the best nursing home for your loved one — in a perfect world. In some cases, family members must make quick decisions because of the circumstances and they worry about nursing home abuse. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. If we did, nursing homes would be staffed by the best personnel in the industry, but this is not always the case either. […]

A car accident does not need to result in a totaled car or catastrophic injuries to permanently affect a person’s life. Low-speed collisions and seemingly minor injuries can result in substantial costs and long-term damage. When you are injured in a Lexington car accident, you deserve to receive compensation regardless of the severity of your injuries. Your compensation depends in part on the type and severity of injuries; however, you deserve to receive full compensation no matter what injuries you sustained. Whether you suffer whiplash or a spinal cord injury, you deserve to be treated fairly. If you have been injured in a traffic accident, call the Shelton Law Group for a free consultation with a Lexington accident attorney. […]

As the weather grows warmer, you may begin to see more motorcycles on the road. Motorcyclists take advantage of the warmer, longer days just like everyone else. However, many drivers won’t pay enough attention to motorcycles on the road. Sadly, many drivers pay more attention to what is going on inside their vehicle than the traffic, including being mindful of smaller vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles. Thousands of motorcyclists are killed and injured each year because of traffic accidents. If you have been injured in a crash, the motorcycle accident attorneys of the Shelton Law Group want to help you hold the negligent driver who caused the collision liable for your damages. […]

There is absolutely no excuse for nursing home neglect. Residents have the right to expect compassionate, professional care from all nursing home employees, from nurses and doctors to aides and housekeeping services. Sadly, some residents do not receive even adequate care much less exceptional care in a nursing home. They are neglected by employees and even abused by staff members, visitors, or other residents. Nursing home neglect must stop! If you believe your loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, the nursing home neglect attorneys at the Shelton Law Group can help you pursue a claim against the nursing home and all parties involved. […]

If you are injured in an accident involving a big rig or commercial truck, you probably have many questions about filing an accident claim. Claims involving big rig crashes are different from claims involving passenger vehicles only. Below are five important things you should know about big rig crashes. […]

If you have signed a contract for cell phone service, gym membership, or furniture rental, you may have noticed a clause related to arbitration. Many companies are using arbitration clauses to avoid litigation costs. By signing the contract, the parties are agreeing to settle any disputes with arbitration instead of a lawsuit. So, what does this mean? […]

Sadly, many of us do not think about restraining our pets when we take them in our vehicle. So many of us treat our pets like family members, but we never think about their safety, or the hazard they can pose, when they are riding in a vehicle unrestrained. An AAA/Kurgo survey from 2011 revealed that about 83 percent of respondents believed an unrestrained dog could be dangerous in a moving vehicle. However, only 16 percent of those respondents said they used a pet restraint for their dog. Drivers also admitted to being distracted by their dog. Over half of the respondents admitted to petting their dog while driving and 23 percent admitted to using their hands or arms to hold the dog in place when applying the brakes. Almost 20 percent of drivers admitted to taking at least one hand off the steering wheel to keep their dog from climbing into the front seat. […]

You never leave your home thinking you will be the victim of a slip and fall accident. Unfortunately, slip and fall accidents are more common than you may believe. Furthermore, slip and fall accidents can result in severe and permanent injuries even though most people assume a slip and fall only results in minor bumps and bruises. Below are five more things that you may not know about Louisville slip and fall accidents. […]